Most world heritage sites at risk from drought or flooding: UNESCO

TEHRAN – Nearly three-quarters of the world’s cultural and natural heritage sites are under threat due to either drought or flooding, according to a report released Tuesday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Zayandeh-Rood: a revival of spirit and identity in Isfahan

TEHRAN - In a much-anticipated moment, the Zayandeh-Rood River, a lifeline of Isfahan and a cherished emblem of its identity has once again begun to flow as a seasonal routine.

A tough race to save Isfahan's cultural treasures from landslide

TEHRAN - The relatively insane speed of land subsidence is triggering destructive impact on the cultural gems of Isfahan, which is widely known as “half of the world."

People delightful as Zayandehrud flows again

The flow of water once again in Zayandehrud River has made people in the city of Isfahan full of joy and happiness.

Iran hosting regional conference on intangible heritage protection

TEHRAN – Iran is playing host to a regional conference that explores West and Central Asia’s intangible heritage protection in the face of climate change.

Moderate to severe drought recorded in past 3 years

TEHRAN- According to the data released by the Meteorological Organization, most parts of the country were affected by moderate to severe drought over the past three crop years.

Drought turns some lakes into SDS hotspots

TEHRAN - A few decades ago, there were about 130 lakes and wetlands in Iran, but now, unfortunately, some of the lakes have turned into hotspots of sand and dust storms.

FAO delineates activities to combat desertification, drought in Iran

TEHRAN - Yubak Dhoj G C, the representative ad interim of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, has expounded on activities to combat desertification and drought in the country.

Summer warmer than normal forecasted

TEHRAN - The national center for drought and crisis management has forecasted the summer this year will be warmer than normal in the country.

Precipitations rise by 12% in current water year

TEHRAN - Precipitations in the country have increased by 12 percent in the current water year that started September 23, 2022, compared to the same period the year before, according to the data released by the Meteorological Organization.

Precipitations drop by 16% in current water year

TEHRAN - Precipitations in the country have decreased by 16 percent in the current water year that started September 23 compared to last year, according to the data released by the Meteorological Organization.

Cultivation pattern plan adapted to drought

TEHRAN- The cultivation pattern as a national plan after years of study and research was unveiled by the Ministry of Agriculture in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21, 2022) and was announced to the country's farmers for the current crop year.

Precipitations decline by 24% year on year

TEHRAN - According to the data released by the Meteorological Organization of Iran, precipitations in the country have decreased by 24.2 percent in the current water year that started September 23 compared to last year.

Iranian female scientist selected UNCCD member

TEHRAN – Tayebeh Mesbahzadeh, associate professor at the University of Tehran, was selected as a member of the Science-Policy Interface of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

Drought expected to persist during cold season

TEHRAN – No end to the drought is in sight over the cold season, according to a winter forecast by Ahad Vazifeh, head of the national center for drought and crisis management.

Tehran, Baghdad negotiate on drought, SDSs control

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al Sadeq, and Iraqi Minister of Water Resources, Awn Dhiab Abdullah, discussed ways to deal with joint environmental problems, such as drought as well as sand and dust storms.

3,400-year-old city emerges in Iraq after months of severe drought

TEHRAN – A submerged city, estimated to date some 3,400 years, has emerged from a reservoir on Iraq’s Tigris River after months of extreme drought.

Rainmaking, an ancient ritual of drought time

TEHRAN – Throughout Iran, traditional rainmaking rituals are held in different forms based on the culture and religious beliefs of the locals.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Drought, habitat destruction jeopardizing wildlife

TEHRAN – Climate change, drought, and the destruction of natural habitats are among the most important threats to wildlife.

Iran short of rain by 24%

TEHRAN – Over the previous water year which began on September 23, 2021, the rainfall decreased by about 24 percent compared to the long-term average, which marked another year of low rainfall for Iran.

Some $70m spent to combat sand and dust storms in 4 years

TEHRAN – The national headquarters for dealing with sand and dust storms has earmarked 21 trillion rials (about $70 million) over the four years from March 2017 to March 2021.

European city to replicate ancient Iranian technology against heatwave

TEHRAN–Scorching heat has hit many European cities this summer. To lower average temperatures, engineers in Spain’s Seville have come up with a way to replicate the ancient technology of the qanats, which Iranians created more than 1,000 years ago.